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The weaponization of space is gaining prominence in recent times, with reference to this, consider the following statements:
1. Direct-ascent Anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons are launched from Earth on a suborbital trajectory to strike a satellite in orbit.
2. Jamming and spoofing are irreversible forms of electronic attacks that are easy to distinguish from accidental interference.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
?? The weaponization of space is gaining prominence in recent times. In this context, counter-space weapons have also gained significance. Counter-space weapons can be grouped into four broad groups of capabilities: kinetic physical, non-kinetic physical, electronic, and cyber. ?? Kinetic Physical counter-space weapons attempt to strike directly or detonate a warhead near a satellite or ground station. The three main forms of kinetic physical attack are direct-ascent ASAT weapons, co-orbital ASAT weapons, and ground station attacks. ?? Direct-ascent ASAT weapons are launched from Earth on a suborbital trajectory to strike a satellite in orbit, while co-orbital ASAT weapons are first placed into orbit and then later maneuvered into or near their intended target. Attacks on ground stations are targeted at the terrestrial sites responsible for the command and control of satellites or the relay of satellite mission data to users. Kinetic physical attacks tend to cause irreversible damage to the systems affected and demonstrate a strong show of force that would likely be attributable and publicly visible. Hence, statement 1 is correct. ?? Electronic counter-space weapons target the electromagnetic spectrum through which space systems transmit and receive data. Jamming devices interfere with communications to or from satellites by generating noise in the same radio frequency (RF) band. Spoofing is a form of electronic attack where the attacker tricks a receiver into believing a fake signal, produced by the attacker, is the real signal it is trying to receive. ?? Electronic forms of attack can be difficult to detect or distinguish from accidental interference, making attribution and awareness more difficult. Both jamming and spoofing are reversible forms of attack because once they are turned off, communications can return to normal. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
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